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Engineering Schools in Washington

3,545 students earned Engineering degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

An Engineering major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in Washington

Engineering majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,364
Master’s Degree 763
Associate Degree 242
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 175
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 175
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 175
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a engineering major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of engineering majors in Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.6%
  • White: 47.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.9%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in Washington

137,870 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in Washington

In this state, engineering grads earn an average of $103,620. Nationwide, they make an average of $101,600.

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There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,594 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average.

852 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

175 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
6,304 Total Students

A typical student attending UW Bothell will pay a net price of $11,562. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,295 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.65 years. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

The 1.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Seattle U. An average student at Seattle U will pay a net price of $35,109.

90 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
15,197 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.54 years to complete their degree at WWU. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,620 after earning their degree at this institution.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,638 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, Saint Martin's grads earn an average salary of $47,115. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

Walla Walla University

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55 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,823. The average student takes 4.63 years to complete their degree at Walla Walla U.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. Graduates earn an average $49,228 after graduation. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Engineering Careers in WA

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 63% $128,200
Agricultural Engineers 50% $0
Systems Software Developers 34% $121,470
Computer Hardware Engineers 33% $120,540
Engineering Professors 25% $91,460
Health and Safety Engineers 23% $94,970
Operations Research Analysts 23% $91,840
Computer Network Architects 21% $99,410
Cost Estimators 20% $72,420
Natural Sciences Managers 18% $141,360
Architecture Professors 17% $0
Biomedical Engineers 16% $84,530
Physicists 15% $103,900
Chemical Engineers 13% $100,450
Mining and Geological Engineers 10% $90,230
Petroleum Engineers 10% $0
Industrial Engineers 10% $104,240
Mechanical Engineers 10% $90,510
Electrical Engineers 9% $111,730
Environmental Engineers 8% $99,300
Engineers 6% $107,230
Nuclear Engineers 6% $100,240
Civil Engineers 5% $88,450
Architectural and Engineering Managers 5% $148,400
Industrial Production Managers 4% $119,780
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 3% $87,540
Electronics Engineers 3% $106,910
Materials Engineers -7% $0
Aerospace Engineers -9% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to engineering.

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Computer & Information Sciences 5,454
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 3,479
Physical Sciences 1,936
Engineering Technologies 1,051
Mathematics & Statistics 906
Natural Resources & Conservation 835
Agriculture 650
Architecture/Urban Planning 349

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